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Though I'm not a big fan of blogging, I've learned much from others - be they facts or opinions. Perhaps I have something to give back that does more than just add to the general cacophony of the world. I hope so; I guess we'll see.
Mini ZoomA young couple with their new Mini Cooper. Note how the angle adds to the motion effects. I love cars. Lots of us do and that's what makes them an interesting subject. Like portraits of people they can be young or old, moving or still, posed or candid. But they can't smile and they can't make expressive faces or pull you into the moment with their eyes. At least not without some work.
The first thing that you need to ask yourself is what is it you are trying to accomplish with your photos of any particular car. Are you trying to sell it? Are you trying to show how it makes you feel or how it represents you? Are you recording it for posterity or, perhaps, you're using it as a prop in a portrait? The best images make you feel something and this is no different for flowers, fruit, vases, people, landscapes, buildings, seascapes... or cars.Into the WindPolished hood ornament from 1937 Cadillac.
The next thing to consider is "scope" of the images. Is there any particular aspect of the car that is key to your purpose? For example: the wheels, the steering column, the grill, the headlights, all of it. Details have their own special beauty separate and apart from the overall vehicle, yet they are often overlooked. If you are only interested in specific details, then the setting or location may not be as important. However, if you want that full image, then location becomes very important. SUVs and other recreational type vehicles will "almost" always need an outdoor location like the beach, mountains, trails. I say "almost" because there are no hard and fast rules... creativity would demand that they be broken anyway. That said, you need something that provides a backdrop that says something about the car or will make the viewer feel a certain way about the car, or not. Sometimes a "hint" is all that is needed and allows the car to remain the subject, without distraction.
Probably the most important aspect of the location is the lighting. What lighting will be available? Along the roadSimply the best car I've ever owned; my 2002 Honda S2000 parked along US Highway 93 between Phoenx and Las Vegas. Outdoors you may have bright sun or cloud covered skies. In a garage, it will be shaded but some areas may be very bright and others excessively dark. I've found that shaded areas are best... but not dappled shade, for obvious reasons. Covered parking garages with indirect natural light work well. Underground garages can also work well but you will need to deal with color temperature issues for the type of lights being used in the garage but they can provide some interesting highlights, if they are not too distracting. Using flash or other light sources works best when the light is diffused - again, no hard rules. A garage tends to give a grittier, urban feel and works very well with the sleek, curved lines of newer vehicles. Antique or more rustic vehicles often do better in open air garages or out of doors. The most important thing is that the lighting be even. This will let the shape of the car and details like paint, grill work, badging and wheels pop.
Pushing the LimitA high angle shot of a new C7 Stingray convertible. Night time images with reflected highlights from streetlights or other sources can be stunning. Additionally, images taken on a tripod, where the car is "painted" with a flashlight or strobe can be very powerful. The vehicle stands out from any background easily but other background light points like a deep sunset, the moon, lamp posts, stars, or bridges can provide a great backdrop as well. Remember to use a tripod in low light situations. A sharp, crisp image is paramount.
Depending on what it is you are trying to feature in the photo, the shot angle Woo Hoo!An excited young couple posing with their new car as a prop. can be critical as well, especially if you are using a wide-angle lens. The part of the car closest to the camera can appear distorted and to the point of detracting from the artistry of the car itself. But it can also add to the image as well. It all depends on the "look" that you are going for. Clearly, many shots at different angles provides the best chance of finding the perfect perspective. Often, going with a high angle provides a clear image of overall car but also tends to compress the perspective. While shooting low makes the car seem to "loom" ominously and gives a more aggressive look. If you are trying to accentuate the natural lines, use a more natural focal length, 40 or 50mm, and stand a bit further back from the car. Try to shoot at a camera level slightly lower than the top of the hood line. Again, different angles work best going all around the car.StingrayFuel door detail in toned black and white image. Note how the highlight runs through the key elements.
Be careful not to get reflections in the chrome or body. This means you will need to avoid shooting square on to the vehicle since you and your camera are likely to become subjects in your image. Minor reflections can often be removed in Photoshop or other photo processing tools. Which brings me to dust and other imperfections. Clean your car thoroughly. A small amount of effort in wiping and dusting will save a lot of time and effort in post processing. And, if you're not planning or not able to do post processing, pre-shot cleaning and dusting are vital steps to getting the best possible results.Urban C7Post processing used to smooth out the overall look of the vehicle while leaving the grunge of its urban locale.
Movement is a big issue. Cars are meant to move and it just seems natural to photograph them that way. There are more than just a couple of ways to portray movement in your image. "Panning" is a common choice and involves moving the camera with the car as it passes by you. You will need to keep your shutter speed low but not too low. Probably around 1/60th to 1/100th of a second. Keep the car in the camera's viewfinder as it passes by and move the camera with a smooth, steady motion. As the car comes square to the camera, exhale and squeeze the shutter gently so there is no vertical momentum added. Another popular method is by traveling in another car or truck ahead of or even behind the vehicle being photographed. This can be dangerous so proper precautions should be taken. Again, use a slower shutter speed but keep pace with the vehicle. Depending on the speed of both cars, the photographed carshould then appear sharp with it's surrounding blurred around it. You can also achieve a similar appearance using layers and motion blur in Photoshop. Import the same image into two separate layers in Photoshop then add motion blur to the background layer with the position of the vehicle in the frame as the focal point of the motion. The mask around the vehicle in the top layer and use "Transform" to make the vehicle slightly larger than the one in the base image. You just need to soften around the edges of the vehicle to pull the blended image together.Mini Coper, Max FunNote how the angle also adds to the motion effect.
Lastly, I'm a big fan of post processing. Not just because of what can be "fixed" but mostly because of how the mood of the image can be manipulated. You can add glow effects to smooth paint and brighten chrome or you can go gritty and dark to give amore menacing or even somber feel to the image. The same image can often be done in multiple ways with different effect and it can be hard to choose which is the best overall. There's so much that can be done that, if you haven't tried any tools like Lightroom, Photoshop, Topaz or Perfect Photo Suite you are really missing out on half the fun. Getting the best image out the camera to start with is key but, as said in my favorite quote from Ansel Adams, "You don't take a photograph, you make it".
Clearly IMG_9446-Edit I've been remiss in my blog posting duties with over a year since my last post. In my defense, it's been a busy year - just not photographically. I've taken less than 4,000 pictures this year; last year I did more than twice that number! But, a few days after visiting the St. Louis grandkids for Christmas, I found myself culling and editing hundreds of images. It can be a tedious process requiring hours of work for that many images. Hence the reason that wedding and portrait photographers charge so much for their work... because it IS work. That said, editing pictures of grandkids is not so bad. Though culling the poor images can make for some tough decisions and end up leaving in some marginal shots!
But that's not what this post is about. It's about having fun with your pictures by playing around with some new "toys". Topaz Labs recently introduced their "Topaz Glow" product and I've been anxious to try it out. Fortunately, there is a 30 day trial available so I signed right up. Having spent so many hours already editing Christmas images I wasn't thrilled with the idea of more editing but I had to see what this "Glow" product could do. As I've mentioned before, I'm addicted to the "Wow!" feeling. Sometimes so much so that I have a tendency to "over cook" adjustments and have to dial it back a notch... or two.
After a quick install on my iMac, I was able to edit directly from Lightroom and I wasn't disappointed. The first image i tried was of my granddaughter's favorite "princess" ornament. Princess OrnamentUsing "Brilliant Fibers" filter of Topaz Glow. I went with a neon style filter that, although it darkened things considerably, resulted in a fireworks type display at the top of the image. I played around with the adjustments but, as usual, I found that I liked the effect "full on" the best.
Under the TreeChristmas packages and toys under a Christmas tree fractal processed in Topaz Glow. Next, I decided on a reasonably well composed but somewhat uninteresting image of packages and toys under the Christmas tree. I tried out a lot of filter types but, when I selected "Brilliant Fibers", that "Wow!" moment hit me as the image seemed to come alive with color. Again, maybe too much - but i loved it! It has actually turned out to be one of my favorite images.
By now, I was feeling pretty empowered by the type of abstract beauty that the "Topaz Glow" fractal manipulations could pull out of some of these "less than thrilling" images. So, I went after a few more brightly lit and colorful decorations and tired out a few more filters. Of course, most of them didn't really Garland Hanging on a LightBrilliant Fibers filter of Topaz Glow deliver and I just left well enough alone but, when I found the right image and filter combination the artistic pull was compelling. And, photography is art. Different medium, different skills and different tools but art nonetheless and, as such, the results should make a connection with the viewer. It should make them feel something.
So, when I say I'm "playing around', that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm trying to create something - usually from something not that great to start with - that gives me the rush that you can only get when something goes directly from your eyes to your heart so fast that your brain can only stop and say "Whoa! What just happened?".
I am not known for my portrait photography. Let's face it, portraits are intimidating. People are very critical when it comes to what constitutes a "good" picture of themselves and are usually less than thrilled with having their portrait taken. So, to start with, you're often working from a negative perception by the subject and it can be challenging to get them to relax Chris & SarahA side by side and over the shoulder pose works well with couples by keeping both faces in the same focal plane. enough to coax the best expression from them. And, as much as I might embrace failure as a learning experience, I still don't like it.
In the spirit of "confronting your fears", I decided to set up my portable studio at the family gathering for Thanksgiving at my Mom's house. I forewarned everyone, of course, which accomplished two things: first, I couldn't back out at the last minute, and second, everyone would show up mentally prepared and dressed a little better than normal.
For the unfamiliar, let me explain the concept of a "portable" studio: the key elements of a "permanent" studio thrown into a big-ass, heavy bag. I got mine on eBay and it came with a backdrop stand, three light stands, 3 fluorescent soft-box lights, 12 light bulbs and 3 different cotton backdrop cloths. Throw in some extension cords and clamps and you're "good to go" - mostly.
There are a few problems, starting with fold lines in the back drops. You can usually handle that by placing your subject far enough in front of the back drop that it's not in focus and the lines disappear. But, guess what? Portable studios are usually set up in tight quarters - spare bedroom, office, etc. and there is not much room to work and fewer choices still about where to place the backdrop. And then there's usually some window with a small amount of ambient light that ends up highlighting the creases. You just have to deal with it so be prepared to spend some time in PhotoShop.
JessicaHaving the subject look up can be effective in opening up the eyes. It also minimizes reflections from eyewear.
Because you're in such tight quarters, the temptation is to use a wider lens. Maybe 50mm or even less. Don't - you may not notice the distortions while shooting but they will become painfully evident in post. I prefer a 200mm for portraits because of the flat field, shallow depth and you are far enough away that the subject isn't uncomfortable. But a 200mm will almost never work while shooting 8 feet away unless you're going for the "mug shot". I try and stay as close to a 100mm lens as possible. It still works in tight quarters and is sufficiently flat.
Aperture is the next most important thing to the lens itself. A 2.8 aperture, or better is preferred but 4.0 still works. Don't be afraid to shoot wide open. Aberrations or softness at the edges will probably get fixed in post through a lens correction filter, cropping or vignetting. A wider aperture provides a shallow depth of field and keeps the attention on the subject, not the background. There is a huge problem with this approach though. Too shallow of a depth of field will cause parts of your subjects face to be out of focus as well. And, though that can be desirable at times, you never want the eyes to be out of focus. The eyes are almost always what pulls the viewer into the portrait. So, if you are shooting with a wider aperture it is important to focus and re-focus, keeping the focus point on the forward or best illuminated eye of the subject. Easy to say, not so easy to do. I usually don't use a tripod for portraits. That allows me to move around and get different angles quickly and easily. My subject will move as well - tracking with me or at my direction. This means my focus may have changed as well. This happens most often when the subject is more animated by laughing, making faces or hair tossing. It's not so much a motion blur problem because you can address that with a faster shutter speed or using flashes, it's that the subject's face (and eye) is moving in and out of the narrow focal plane. Auto focus doesn't address the issue fully unless you can keep the focal point specifically on the eye. Otherwise, you get shots with forehead in focus, the chin in focus, the cheek in focus, etc. - but not the all important eye.
MichaelStarting with an HDR image gan give a gritty feel to the image and often works well with men. So what to do if you have that great shot but the eyes are not in focus? If the eyes are not too far out of focus, you can add a little sharpening, clarity and brightness in post to just the eyes and it will make them appear to be in focus - sometimes. If they are too far out of focus, it's usually the trash bin. There are exceptions, of course. Shots with glasses, sunglasses or where the eyes are hidden or obfuscated and another part of the subject becomes the primary viewer focus (e.g. a smile).
That brings me to my next point: it's all in the details. Make sure that your subject has clean teeth and gum line, mascara that has not clumped, combed or, at least, non-frizzy hair, no lint, clean glasses, clear eyes, etc. You can fix a lot in post but it's best to start with as little as possible that might need "fixing". I am a big fan of re-touching, but not re-forming. Everyone has blemishes or skin aberrations that come and go. Anything that is not a "permanent" part of their facial features is ok to fix - up to the point that it no longer looks "real". What I don't like to do is to reshape the jaw line, elongate the face, widen the eyes, etc. When I first began playing with those things, I thought it was "cool" but, as soon as I started flipping between the before and after images and I was "startled" by the difference, I realized it was just "too much".
Now for the all-important lighting. I said, my "portable" studio has three lights so it makes a
ChrisA hollywood style with a more rugged look. A warmer tonality makes the image more appealing and the eyes are bright and clear.
great three point system. I can also turn each soft box on to "half power" to adjust the lighting without moving the lights further back. This is not only important because of the often cramped quarters but also because the farther away a light box is from the subject, the harsher the light becomes. So, for the softest light, you want a larger light box placed closer to the subject. Usually, I have two lights at 30 - 45 degree angles to the subject and another higher up and somewhat behind the subject as a "hair light". Light boxes can be unstable - especially when fully extended - so I hang weights on the stands, toward the feet. If you don't have sandbags with handles laying around, I've found that a grocery bag with a heavy object in it works well. I ended up using cloth grocery bags with fireplace logs the last time! Also, watch out for the extension cords. They are easy to trip on and hurt yourself, your subject or your equipment. Keep them out of the way and tape them down, if possible.
JonathanUsing a slight angle in the pose can bring the subject's posture more upright and forward, into the frame. Of course you can also use flash - open, umbrella or boxed. I'm "on the cheap" right now so I only have the one flash and it "does not a system make" so I only use it for "fill" in a "studio" environment. I tried using it to light my subjects from a lower angle in order to soften some shadows but it didn't work out as well as I hoped. It made the subjects faces flatter overall while also darkening some shadows in the upper face, around the eyes. In general, lighting from below is usually not flattering in a portrait and should be avoided. Again, there are always exceptions and one of the most fun things to do with your photography is experiment!
From my other posts, you know that I use Lightroom, Photoshop and Perfect Photo Suite. I have rediscovered Black & White photography as part of my post-processing with the introduction of Perfect Black & White 8 from OnOne Software. I am particularly fond of the "Hollywood" styles and have tried them on a number of my recent portraits. They add tone, softness and a glow to the image that is reminiscent of Hollywood in the 40's and 50's. Great stuff - I am looking forward to trying out more filters as I continue with MY experimenting!
I love fine art and landscape photography but, as a friend of mine recently noted, pictures of people are more "interesting". He has a point.
"The Wall" has occupied much of my life for the last year. The project was to post an image a day for a full year to my Facebook fan page "wall". It has been a chore and it has been a joy. I am happy to say mostly a joy. Today's image, "House of Many Walls" is really above and beyond by one. The project started on April 20th, 2012 so the April 19th post should've been image number 365 - year complete; but I couldn't resist one "parting shot". It's an image that I've posted before, as my timeline photo, but with a slightly different "treatment"; one that I actually like much better. To me, it represents the project as a whole because that's how much of this project has gone - find an image and make it better.
The first image of the series, "Vermont Barnyard", set everything in motion. It was a drab, lackluster image that I had managed to ignore for more than 7 years. When I finally purchased Adobe Lightroom and imported all of the images I'd accumulated over the years, they all came "front and center" back into my life. I adjusted, I tweaked and I cajoled new life into them and was rewarded with the occasional "Whoa! Where'd that come from?" moment. That little rush, it turns out, is about as addictive as crack cocaine! Who knew?
Apparently, Lightroom (or LR as we addicts call it) was a "gateway" drug. I needed more... so I turned to HDR with the help of HDRsoft's Photomatix Pro. That was really a "guilty pleasure"; I had entered the realm of "stylization" and surreal lighting effects. My "Car Parts", album is that first foray - and I love some of those images. They taught me to look deeper into a photograph for what might be there - not just at what I saw on the surface.
Then I found onOne Software's Perfect Photo Suite and Brian Matiash's tutorials on stylization. I quickly learned there was so much that I didn't know (and still don't) but one thing was clear to me: less is more. I learned to compound effects by taking each from zero to the point where it became "a little much" and then dial-it-back a notch. The images have an enhanced but still believable look. The truth is, many of the "enhanced" images are actually a better representation of reality than the original image. And that's good, because that's what I set out to do - make the viewer feel like they are there.
Still looking for more, I turned to Topaz Labs for effects that weren't in Perfect Photo Suite. Things like "star effects", "cleaning" and "simplifying" that allowed me to abstract images to works of art. "Surfer Dude", "Slippery When Wet" and "Right Hand Rails are good examples where the image becomes so much more with an "artistic" spin.
Finally, after all of my "experimentation", I turned to the "heroin" of digital art; the drug of choice for photographers and digital artists everywhere - Photoshop. My addiction complete, I set about making all of these tools part of my daily life - my "workflow". And, the truth is, they all blend so well that I now live in an unending fog, medicated by my "drug cocktail" and mesmerized as much by what I have been able to do as by what lies still beyond my grasp.
So, when I say "That's a Wrap!", I only refer to this project, "The Wall", because I am addicted to the rush of discovery. As photographer Imogen Cunningham once said, "Which of my photographs is my favorite? It's the one I'm going to take tomorrow".
With today's Facebook Wall posting we will have reached a major milestone... 100 images posted in 100 days to our Facebook fan page wall (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Duane-Keeling-Photography/384647728246437). The project is to run for a year so only 265 more images to go!
As you might imagine, there have been a few problems and a few surprises along the way. Not the least of which has been the inordinate amount of time it takes to actually publish images on a daily basis. The mechanics are pretty straightforward: find images from my library, edit as needed, push them to a staging area online (a hidden directory on my website) and then publish one image each day from the staging site to my FB Fan Page. The whole "staging" thing works pretty well since I can actually publish from anywhere I can get an internet connection and I still have over 170 images queued so I'm really less than 100 short to make the whole year. Not to worry though - I still have thousands of images yet to be digitized and, as you've noticed, I slip a brand new image into the mix pretty regularly.
As easy as it may seem, I could not leave well enough alone so I decided that every published image had to meet certain criteria: each had to have a title and caption along with when and where it was taken (if known). It also needed to have other basic metadata set such as copyright, my name and my website URL embedded. So that set up an extra bit of work for each image; but I wasn't done yet. I deided that I needed to track certain data points after each image was published: how many FB likes and comments, number of FB Ad clicks, number of website visits, etc.. That meant extra time for hitting multiple pages on a couple of other websites to collect the data. But I still needed somewhere to store the information. So, in my infinite wisdom, I decided to build a book where each photo published was displayed on a page with all of the analytics for that day - add more time for updating the book with both image and data points!
All told, I seem to average an hour and a half each day just re-editing, updating metadata, looking up data points, capturing the data in my "book" and managing the online libraries moving images around. Of course that doesn't count any time I might spend shooting new photos or even the initial editing of those images.
It can be tough to fit that extra time into my day when it's already full from my day job, a weekend job and building iPad apps in my spare time. But, lest you think I am complaining; I am not. The truth is that photography has always been the "Yin" to the "Yang" of my other life. It lends balance and perspective and, though I may become obsessive about certain aspects of my life at one time or another, I am always pulled back by the "creative" side of each because, no matter what I do, I am "building" something - and that has always given me the greatest sense of satisifaction.
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|Francisco Román
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Francisco Román was a 16th century Spanish fencing master. In 1532, he is believed to have written a fencing manual, possibly titled Tratado de la esgrima con figuras, which was published in Seville by Bartolome Perez. This treatise covered grappling and fencing with various weapons, including the side sword, both alone and with cloak and shield, as well as the montante. Unfortunately, no extant copies of Román's work are known to exist, but there are several excerpts of it in later works on Iberian fencing, along with those of 15th century Spanish masters Jaime Pons and Pedro de la Torre.
Though Francisco Román's treatise is lost, Tim Rivera has created a partial reconstruction of it based on excerpts by later authors. He offers the following speculative description:
The length of this work is unknown, as the highest folio number cited is 13. It covers at least the montante, sword alone, sword and shield, sword and cloak, and throws. Sword alone is called the queen of weapons, but montante is called the principal weapon and the eagle of weapons. However, it is also said that the sword and shield is the best of all, and that the sword is the foundation of all shields.
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(Photo Credit – and how you can create product mockups just like this!)
We're certainly starting this year off with a major milestone: on February 18th, our first app will be available for download in Apple's iTunes. This is the first project completed and released in conjunction with the work done here on this blog, Testing the Muse. That's worth celebrating!
Firstly, I just want to share with you a bit about the nature of the app – what it is and what it does. But more importantly, I want to take you behind the scenes for a glimpse of how this ties into the Testing the Muse process and blog, which will ultimately lead to a very valuable case study.
Dogs of the Dow App
The name of the app is Dogs of the Dow, based on the popular investment strategy, which consists of buying the 10 Dow Jones Industrial Average (the "Dow") stocks with the highest dividend yields, and re-calculating/re-adjusting this portfolio on a regular basis (typically annually).
The following is an excerpt directly from the app's website – www.dogsofthedowapp.com – which should give you some context for both the investment strategy and app:
The Dogs of the Dow's popularity is due to the formula's ability to consistently deliver a diversified portfolio of high yielding blue chip stocks, with higher than average upside potential, every year!
App Features & Benefits:
- Automatically calculates the highest yielding, under-performing blue chip stocks, helping deliver the best value and biggest profit potential to your portfolio.
- Instantly notifies you with specific actions to balance & diversify your portfolio, helping take the guess-work out of your investment decisions.
- Conveniently provides up-to-the-minute market data on the Dow Jones 30 companies, year-over-year Dogs of the Dow stock performance & the step-by-step Dogs of the Dow allocation strategy, helping you increase your return on investment.
Simple. Proven. Profitable.
(And the App is FREE! CLICK HERE to Download on iTunes)
This App now has a Facebook Page – please visit and "Like" us!
10 Months Early or 2 Months Late
Yep, you read that last section right – the app is being offered 100% FREE for download.
With the exception of potentially adding some mobile advertising to the app – how does a "free" app fit into our mission of developing muses that generate passive streams of income? It doesn't.
Well, free for now, that is – for at least the next 6-9 months. The peak usage for this app is anticipated in December/January, which essentially means this app is two months late (but I like to refer to it as 10 months early). You can read more about this app's prolonged hiring process (and what you can do to avoid those pitfalls) in the following posts:
As we approach November/December later this year, I'll look to up the ante on both the marketing and pricing of the app. For now, I would call this release the beta launch, or 'small "l" launch', in preparation for the 'big "L" Launch' next Fall.
If you know someone who may benefit from this type of financial tool, please share this post with them on Facebook or Twitter. It's a good opportunity to get the app while it's FREE! CLICK HERE to Download on iTunes.
Testing the Muse Works
Firstly I should note that, to avoid any confusion – this is NOT the "This Car or That Car" app we're currently conceptualizing and testing through our Testing the Muse in Practice series.
This concept – the Dogs of the Dow App – has already gone through the rigorous process that we're currently reporting on through a real-time experiment – found here. The Dogs of the Dow App was already tested this past Fall.
In fact, it was in August that I began brainstorming this concept, right around the same time that Testing the Muse was conceived. It's one of many ideas that I've tested through this process, but this one coincides directly with the launching of this blog.
What does it mean to have this blog's 1st product come to market?
The Testing the Muse process works. Period. I would never put my time and money into a project blindly. I validate first, by going through the very process of Testing the Muse that I'm currently highlighting through our current series on the "This Car or That Car" app.
You may recall that I discussed building my first app here. In that post, I noted that initial tests yielded a 5.83% conversion rate (total website visitors to visitors who signed-up to download the app – before it was even in development) during the testing period, while ads were running to drive traffic to the mock sales page For the reasons stated in that earlier post, there was enough interest and justification to move forward with developing this product.
During development, I left the mock sales page live – with the expectation of potentially using it when the product was being built/ready to sell, and also to keep the website and SEO relevant.
A neat thing happened – although not altogether unexpected – traffic continued to trickle into the website, and people still submitted their email addresses in anticipation of the app becoming available.
Today's conversion rate, with no additional advertising since the testing phase, sits at 12.94%. From approximately 6% to 13%, with no additional marketing, is a great indicator that interest exists and we're on the right path. Awesome motivation.
Start with the End in Mind
It's been written before, and this won't be the last time you see that phrase here on Testing the Muse either – starting with the end in mind is critical to defining your product, path and launching in an efficient manner.
Sure, this site is all about testing your "crazy" ideas – but heaven forbid – one of your ideas gains some traction and garners interest! This is exactly why it's important to conceptualize your ideas and testing materials with the end in mind – it makes the transition from prototype to product (or idea to reality) that much easier.
With respect to this app, the first example of why it's important to start with the end in mind began with the product's website (www.dogsofthedowapp.com), which I described above. I spent a little more time upfront on the design and content, such as including an About page and a Privacy Policy, and although it's not a cutting-edge site, it represents the brand well and only required some minor tweaking to move from a mock sales page, to a legitimate sales page.
What has (or soon will) change on the website? Here's a brief list:
- The links to download the app will soon point directly to the app on the App Store. Previously the links took the user to a page stating "It's Almost Here!" which requested their email if they wanted to get on the waiting list;
- I removed any references to the Android version of the app. Although an Android version may be developed in the future, this option had the lowest conversion rate among website visitors during testing, which made the decision easy to focus on developing for Apple first.
- The graphics were updated with the final screenshots and icons taken directly from the actual app. Previously the site featured mock-up versions of the app being offered;
- The website now has an email associated with the domain (firstname.lastname@example.com). Previously, I didn't have an email address for the website at all. Any contact forms were sent directly to my personal inbox.
Another example of working to implement the final vision early in the process, even during the testing phase, is with the UI Design (UI, "User Interface"), including the mock-up screenshots that I had developed for the concept. By understanding the potential functionality and user experience, in addition to knowing existing apps that are already popular and meet your criteria (discussed in depth here), it was much easier to envision how the app would "look" as a final product.
Another tip would be to frame your screenshots within a mobile device, so your prospective customers can envision your app or website while in-use. The banner photo featured for this blog post (above) is case-in-point. A fantastic tool for this is PlaceIt.net – very professional looking, affordable, and easy to use. What's cool about PlaceIt.net is that they also have video capabilities (e.g. can have a video of your website or app in action, playing on one of their still shots) and feature a range of mobile devices in a number of different scenarios.
Here are a couple samples of the graphic evolution of this app – from my inspiration (existing apps), to the mock-up (for testing), to the final version (for sale):
Settings page – Apple Reminders / Mock-up / Final
Custom Dogs of the Dow page – Apple Stocks / Mock-Up / Final
Much more in-depth information, processes and "trade secrets" will be shared in a Case Study on the Dogs of the Dow App. This will likely be posted in due time (perhaps after a year of sales, etc.), here in blog posts or through a more detailed eBook on Testing the Muse (FREE to you, as a current subscriber, of course!)
A quick re-cap:
- Dogs of the Dow app is Testing the Muse's first success story!
- This financial app will be available in the App Store on Feb. 18th. NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES – CLICK HERE TO GET IT!
- Download is 100% FREE (for now…)
- To learn more about the Dogs of the Dow, and this app, visit: dogsofthedowapp.com, or email: email@example.com.
Again, If you know someone who may benefit from this type of financial tool, please share this post with them on Facebook or Twitter. It's a good opportunity to get the app while it's FREE!
CLICK HERE to Download on iTunes.
In addition, if you download this app, PLEASE leave a review. Reviews are essential testimonials or social proof, which help build invaluable credibility and can help propel an app's success on the App Store.
Any and all support is extremely appreciated. But also know that, out of respect for my readers, this blog post is not simply a platform for my own self-promotion. I share this success story as a glimpse into the process to show that anyone can dream up an idea for a product, test that idea, and ultimately turn that idea into a reality – an actual product, service or website – that has the potential to earn you income.
We demonstrate that, not only can it be done, but more importantly, how it can done. That's what Testing the Muse is all about.
Action you can take:
- Please download the Dogs of the Dow App (for FREE) and leave a review – it will really help the app gain invaluable credibility.
- This App now has a Facebook Page – please visit and "Like" us!
- If you have any friends or family that would like to elevate an idea into a potential success story (like this one), share my blog post with them – they may benefit, and thank you later!
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SpursUp Surveillance: Dennis Daley sets another official; local lineman watches bowl practice
Whenever Will Muschamp lands a commitment, the South Carolina coach drops a #SpursUp on Twitter. Come to SEC Country for the latest news, notes and observations on the prospects who could be the newest Gamecocks.
Daley to visit Georgia State
South Carolina offensive tackle commitment Dennis Daley will take an official visit to Georgia State in January.
Daley, who was placed at Georgia Military Academy after committing to South Carolina, confirmed the official visit plans to SEC Country on Wednesday night, after Wes Mitchell of GamecockCentral first reported the news.
"I just want to see what's going on," Daley said. "I'm still solid with USC, though."
Georgia State is now coached by former South Carolina offensive line coach Shawn Elliott, who served as Daley's primary recruiter when he still was on staff in Columbia.
Elliott communicates with Daley about the same things he did as an assistant for the Gamecocks.
"Just touching base," Daley said.
South Carolina hosted the Ridge View High School (Columbia, S.C.) product for an official visit earlier this fall.
Chapin OL sees Carolina again
Chapin (S.C.) High School offensive lineman Hank Manos visited South Carolina on Monday, to watch bowl practice.
Because the NCAA calendar is in the dead period, the 6-foot-4, 275-pound center-guard couldn't speak with any of the coaches. However, it didn't detract from the experience.
"It was great. Really enjoyed watching practice," Manos said. "Very organized and focused."
Enjoyed watching Bowl practice at South Carolina today. #SpursUp pic.twitter.com/QMpaS2LOOR
— Hank Manos (@hank_manos) December 20, 2016
"This was my fourth visit to USC, though — camp, SpursUp Cookout and Missouri game," Manos added. "I have mostly had contact with coach (Kurt) Roper and had a lot of contact with coach (Shawn) Elliott before he took the job at Georgia State."
Roper has had good things to say about him.
"He likes my build, my feet and my motor," Manos said. "He also likes the fact that I wrestle since it complements my football skills. He is happy with my move from guard to center this year and likes me at that position."
Manos has established himself as the top-ranked heavyweight wrestler in the state's 4A classification.
As for the position switch to center, Manos thinks it's been a good move.
"It gives me an opportunity to have more responsibility and leadership," he said. "My position coach at Chapin was a center and he helped me tremendously in the adjustment to the new role. I feel like I could play either center or guard at the next level, so that helps me in the process."
Manos has also visited Vanderbilt, Appalachian State, Middle Tennessee, Western Carolina and Coastal Carolina.
New 2018 QB to know
According to Chris Laney, the offensive coordinator at Divine Child Day High School in Dearborn, Mich., Roper will visit the school next month.
The Gamecocks offensive coordinator wants to evaluate 3-star quarterback Theo Day, the No. 19-ranked pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2018. Day has offers from Kentucky, Akron, Central Michigan and Toledo.
Day is listed at 6-foot-5, 197 pounds.
SpursUp Surveillance
Monday: Will Muschamp, Gamecocks coaches have presence at state title games
Tuesday: The latest on Matthew Butler and Brad Johnson
Wednesday: 5-star Zion Williamson puts on a performance for the ages
Unless otherwise indicated, all rankings and ratings are based on the 247Sports composite.


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You don't know about me without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; but that ain't no matter.
Like Huck Finn and Holden Caulfield before him, young Jack is beginning to unleash his attitude and shape the world to his liking.
If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth
At least, he can shape the world to his liking until Doc says "no." But she can't say that forever, can she? A boy's gotta *live*!


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Portugal is the third safest country in the world, has flat income taxes for expats, tax incentives for foreign businesses and readily available co-investment funds for VC's.
From inside Europe, Portugal addresses a global community of 260M people.
There is an extremely pro-innovation government in place, Lisbon and Porto are regarded as two of the world's coolest cities, the sun is always shining and the food is off the charts.
And btw, the cost of living is half of that of Central Europe, while the economy is growing strongly.
The 2017 Global Peace Index, the world's leading measure of global peacefulness, ranks Portugal as third among 163 independent states.
If you are a non-habitual resident, taxation related to personal income from the work you do in Portugal, has a fixed rate of 20% for a period of 10 years.
If you are investing in R&D you should speak with AICEP, the Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency, in order to find out about case-by-case tax benefits and corporate income tax credits.
Have you heard about 200M? It's a €200m VC matching-fund, publicly run deal-by-deal to de-risk foreign investment in companies set up in Portugal. It even allows you to use a foreign entity and buy back shares after 4 years for 4-6% IRR.
Did you know that Portuguese is the 5th most spoken language in the world? More than 260 million people around the world speak the language, in communities that span from Brazil to Macao.
Public policies to support startups and VC now include initiatives like a sandbox regulation for driverless vehicles or drones, a network of 150 accelerators and incubators, startup vouchers, an incubation voucher and tax incentives for early stage individual investors.
From winning the "tourism Oscars" in 2017 to being the place where Madonna and Eric Cantona chose to live, Lisbon is less and less one of our best kept secret.
It's impossible not to fall in love with the views from hilly streets, ample beaches and steep vineyards that coexist within the vicinities of a glamorous downtown. Artist and writers often come to visit and find themselves never leaving Porto.
There are 265 days of sun in Portugal every year. So it's a good thing half of our borders face the ocean!
When a Lisbon restaurant is featured as number one on the Monocle Restaurant Awards (2017), we know something must be cooking.
Forget about comparing Portugal's cities with Berlin, Paris or London. When you look at other western Europe capital countries, Forbes has ranked Portugal number one in affordability, for 4 years in a row.
Since the third quarter of 2014 the Portuguese economy has been steadily expanding. Job creation hit a new record, with startups being a major employment driver.


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Madhuri turns red after SRK's visit!
Shahrukh Khan has shared the screen with Madhuri in some of Bollywood's most memorable flicks. In movies such as Dil Toh Pagal Hai and Devdaas, SRK and Madhuri floored audiences with their heart warming jodhi so it is not surprise that the two are smitten by one another whenever they run into each other.
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Talmage Restaurants
Do you want to advertise your restaurant for free in the town of Talmage?
Talmage, NE has one of the widest choices of restaurants, of a locale its size, in the whole of the USA. Just about half of the restaurants in Talmage are full-service restaurants with 75% of the others offering partial help. The additional restaurants inTalmage are chiefly drinking places and caterers that tender various in-house foodstuff.
Full-service restaurants in Talmage be likely to suggest a number of menu types, plus starters, salads, side dishes, afters, and more drinks, with quite a few choices within each class. Cooks and chefs will make the items to buy, starting from grilling a hamburger to compiling a more complicated and stylish menu item. Waiters and waitresses put forward table service in comfortable surroundings. Consumers increasingly like dining at mid-size or family restaurants, typically operated by a national chain. By contrast, regulars at the top Talmage dining places be inclined to try to find a nice atmosphere with skillfully primed gastronomy and laid-back, authoritive service. Whereas groups are a worthy portion of the restaurant business, many customers in Talmage wish to dine in unchained owned as well as locally operated restaurants.
The most common style of a limited-service restaurant in Talmage, NE is a franchised business of a nationwide restaurant chain selling fast food. Like elsewhere, these restaurants in Talmage includes a set menu, the nonexistence of waiters and waitresses and an emphasis on cleanliness and a professional service. Menu selections will suggest narrow variety and are geared up by people with minimal cooking or food-handling skills. Cuisine typically is served in disposable take-out cartons that maintain the food's heat, allowing restaurants to make ready meals in advance of customers' needs. A emergent quantity of fast-food restaurants in Talmage, NE are now providing drive-through and walk-up services.
Restaurants are the most common and recognizable trade in the US. The finest restaurants, especially the greatest restaurants in Talmage, NE propose
- Newly prepared food focused on local favourites
- Menu choices with the intention of suiting everyone in the group
- Proficient and motivated staff that smile!
- Hygiene
- The whole of the list above at a reasonable cost!
The community in Talmage are well known for their fondness of restaurants with the intention of offering something that other establishments do not boast and they like restaurants where the recruits working there sincerely like what they are doing.
Persons in Talmage are looking for restaurants with the aim of making you feel great subsequent to eating there.
The customers attracted to establishments in Talmage vary according to several factors, including the kind of food served, prices, locality and the marketplace the restaurant is targeted at.
To attract people in Talmage, NE you need to focus on
- High-earning individuals or families with a great sum of disposable take-home pay however little time in which to splurge it. This purchaser band includes the emergent number of solo householders, as well as dual-salary household groups.
- Trade people on cost accounts to boost lunchtime trade as well as evening meals. The worth of this market often tends to keep to the wider fluctuations in resident businesses.
- Holidaymakers are influential for lots of restaurants in the locality. Bear in mind that visitor numbers to Talmage oscillate according to the seasons, and winter, in particular, could see poorer business.
- Family. The affect of offspring has created a large market collection that impacts on family choice for meals. This has been swiftly chosen by the large conglomerates who, led by the burger chains, target kids by means of their marketing.
- Working women. Married women undertake more than 60% of all household responsibilities, accordingly easy access to meals is welcomed as one fewer errand to partake. Price tends to be a major factor affecting the choice of this unit, alongside the quality of the food.
- Grazers. As lifestyles have altered, the time-honored 3 meals a day have been replaced by a tendency to graze or eat on the hoof. Convenience plays a large portion in this group's choice of venue.
- The emergence of a considerable ensemble of retired populace with a higher level of disposable income and increased leisure time. Study indicates that this unit tends to eat out during the daylight hours as a leisure activity.
If you are running a restaurant in Talmage, NE you should
- Make out the finest position in order to draw footfall. If you are planning to rely by word of mouth and build up your custom over a very extended period, locality will play an important piece in the eventual success of your venture.
- Settle into your schedule (and make sure your personnel are accustomed with their duties!) and then encourage reviewers from the Talmage media to carry out a restaurant appraisal - a pleasant assessment is likely to boost native attraction in your dealings.
- Make absolutely you're listed in native food and restaurant handbooks. This will require signing up with the Talmage tourist guides and this will also help attract citizens from outside of the direct district.
- Broadcast in newspapers read by your target audience. Talmagenewspapers and business magazines regularly offer reasonably costed advertising space.
- Stand out from the competition by selecting an special image or theme and applying it to your furnishings, employees uniforms, plates and cutlery, and menus.
- Advertise distinctive audiences depending on the time of the day or season of the year. Equally daytime and evening menus might be provided, with on a daily basis exclusives presented to fluctuate the usual bill of fare.
- Use exclusive offers to increase trade throughout quiet periods, with mid-afternoon discounts for pupils and elder diners, and special kid's menus obtainable to exert a pull on families. Christmas is an essential time for most restaurants, since it offers the chance to build up trade by means of corporate parties and can be a preamble to your restaurant for possible new customers who can revisit right through the rest of the year.
As word-of-mouth advertising is of the highest significance for Talmage restaurants, it is crucial that your customer service should always be assiduous, without delay and civil!
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Where did you grow up?: I grew up in the Hilltop neighborhood of Denver. I went to Carson Elementary, Merrill Middle School, and Denver School of the Arts where I majored in Acting. Denver, and Colorado in particular will always be home. I love the mountains, the cool summer evenings after a rain, and riding my bike along the trails.
How long have you been working with children/teaching?: I took my first assistant teaching job the year I graduated from college, in the fall of 2013. It was in an advanced kindergarten classroom at Stephen Knight Center for Early Education. In 2014 I did some traveling and returned to run the youth programs for a Denver recreation center. In the fall of 2015 I took a second assistant teaching position at SKCEE, this time in a pre-k classroom. It was this experience that lead me to apply to the Stanley British Primary/Boettcher Teacher Residency program in the fall of 2016 to gain my teaching license. My first residency was at Eagleton Elementary in a 3-5 pre-k classroom, and my second was at Steele Elementary in Kindergarten. This will be my first lead teacher position.
What led you to a career in education?: I would say that education chose me. My undergrad was in the study of fine arts, and I was looking for jobs in the arts industry. When this proved exceedingly difficult I took my first assistant teaching job, and found that working in preschool allowed me the creative outlet that I needed every day. A career in ECE is an extremely special thing, and I feel blessed that we found each other. Not only do children expand my understanding of creative thinking, they push me to be a more empathetic, passionate person in my every day life.
What is your favorite thing about working at DCP?: This will be my first year working at DCP, but it is the only school where I applied for a job. This is because they have a strong philosophy, backed up by a joyful and professional staff, and a dedicated community of families. DCP embodies the ideal model for a preschool, and I cannot wait to join the beautiful community that they have fostered.
What is your favorite thing to do in the classroom?: Like the children, I bounce back and forth between my favorite places to play, but I would have to say that my heart lives in the wonderful lessons that the natural world can teach us. The daily discoveries that the science center has to offer always excite me, and inspire me to think of more and more creative and immersive ways to explore them further. I also enjoy creating immersive environments within the dramatic play area of the classroom, building upon them with student suggestions, and watching the play evolve along with the theme.
What are your hobbies or passions outside of DCP?: I am a true born Coloradan, who loves to hike, camp, backpack, snowboard, and roast marshmallows over the fire. My urban passions include gardening, biking, soccer-playing, concert-going, brewery-visiting, dancing, and visiting with friends and family. My great passions include a love for the natural world, the outdoors, and innovative urban gardening and permaculture design. I am an avid traveller, and soon hope to visit the South American countries of Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. I greatly desire to become a fluent Spanish speaker, and hope one day to move permanently to a South or Central American country so that I may live amidst both the mountains and the rainforest, my two greatest loves.
Where can we find you in Denver (favorite spots/hangouts/places to visit)?: I frequently register people to vote at concert events and often can be found cutting up the rug at Red Rocks and the Ogden. I live only four blocks from Diebolt brewing company, and can often be found there behind the ping-pong table, paddle in hand. I enjoy attending first Fridays on Santa-Fe, and frequent the RINO area on bike for late-night fun other weekends. You will often find me riding along the Cherry Creek and Platte River trails, or playing soccer at the Bladium on Sundays.
Tell us about your family?: I am the eldest of three. My brother, Adam, is entering his senior year at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and my sister, Joanna, is working at an architecture firm here in Denver. My sister and I play together on three sports teams. My mother, Alison, is an assistant teacher at Cory Elementary, she was born in Hayfield, England, and grew up in Mexico City. She is hiking fanatic and is responsible for giving me the nature bug. My father, Kevin, works for a pea-protein based milk start up company called Ripple, downtown near Coors Field. Conveniently, both he and my sister work near where I live, so it is not difficult for us to meet up for a drink or a ball game after work. My extended family is international, and range from New Zealand to France to Scotland to Los Angeles, but we remain close. I will be visiting two of my cousins this December when they have their first child.
What did you want to be when you grew up?: When I was a preschooler I called myself Jonathan the Big Fast Train, so it's safe to say that I wanted to be a train when I grew up. In Elementary school I seem to recall that I wanted to be a writer. I was a huge bookworm come third and fourth grade. I also wanted to be a professional soccer player in Middle School, and then an actor once I was in High School. When I started to travel I just wanted to do that for a living. Now I just want to be happy, and ambitiously so.
What do you remember most about being a young child?: I remember mythical hikes through the woods, and long days in Washington Park. I remember inventing games with my best friend, and visiting my grandparents. I remember dinners outside in the summertime, and cool walks to the park afterward. I remember playing with blocks and knights in the basement, and running around with makeshift swords in the backyard. I remember our cat Opus, and the first time I played N64's Diddy Kong Racing.
What was your favorite thing to do as a child?: I loved trains most of all, and my secondary loves included medieval knights and dinosaurs. But trains were the thing. I had a battery powered train that would run on tracks and I used to build some truly epic circuits. I also really enjoyed hiking, always have.


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Mark Binder's first live album, recorded in two sessions at the New England Folk Festival
- Ten Stories. 53 Minutes
- Google Play
- iTunes
- CD Baby
Stories: The Challah that Ate Chelm, Paul Buynan Meets Babe the Blue Ox, The Tale of Bad Breath Bill, The P.I. Kid, Goldilocks and the Three Bubbes, The Brave Little Tailor – live, The Two Monks and the Gross Slimy Monster – a Zen Peace Tale (demo/League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling Olio Winning Story)


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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-5363?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=13095696#comment-13095696 ] Dag H. Wanvik commented on DERBY-5363: -------------------------------------- Thanks for looking at the patch code, Knut. 1) Agreed, it's brittle. 2) Yes, I did consider that. It is probably more robust, so I like the idea, although it's slightly more code to perform for the Posix case. The upside is probably more important: I read somewhere a NFS share on Windows would have Posix permissions, and your solution might make it work correctly in such a case also. 3) I think it would mostly be single threaded, at least on a new database, but I don't think we have a guarantee, so I'll protect it. > Tighten default permissions of DB files with >= JDK6 > ---------------------------------------------------- > > Key: DERBY-5363 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-5363 > Project: Derby > Issue Type: Improvement > Components: Miscellaneous, Services, Store > Reporter: Dag H. Wanvik > Assignee: Dag H. Wanvik > Attachments: derby-5363-basic-1.diff, derby-5363-basic-1.stat, derby-5363-basic-2.diff, derby-5363-basic-2.stat, permission-5.diff, permission-5.stat, permission-6.diff, permission-6.stat, property-table.png, z.sql > > > Before Java 6, files created by Derby would have the default > permissions of the operating system context. Under Unix, this would > depend on the effective umask of the process that started the Java VM. > In Java 6 and 7, there are methods available that allows tightening up this > (File.setReadable, setWritable), making it less likely that somebody > would accidentally run Derby with a too lenient default. > I suggest we take advantage of this, and let Derby by default (in Java > 6 and higher) limit the visibility to the OS user that starts the VM, > e.g. on Unix this would be equivalent to running with umask 0077. More > secure by default is good, I think. > We could have a flag, e.g. "derby.storage.useDefaultFilePermissions" > that when set to true, would give the old behavior. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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SOURCE: Helix BioPharma Corp.
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AURORA, ON--(Marketwired - Dec 6, 2013) - Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: HBP) (FRANKFURT: HBP), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative drug candidates for the prevention and treatment of cancer, today announced that it has terminated its employment of John Docherty, effective immediately.
About Helix BioPharma Corp.
Helix BioPharma Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the field of cancer therapy. The company is actively developing innovative products for the prevention and treatment of cancer based on its proprietary technologies. Helix's product development initiatives include its novel L-DOS47 new drug candidate and its Topical Interferon Alpha-2b. Helix is currently listed on the TSX and FSE under the symbol "HBP".
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World Tourism Day: Tourism as a Force for Good
What's so great about Italy? When you travel around the country—as I've had the pleasure of doing these past few weeks—it seems like a silly question. Known for temperate climates and charming landscapes, Italy was once the most powerful country in the world. It produced some of the greatest works of art ever known, and has captured the imaginations of countless travelers throughout history.Read More


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Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine...
Peep and Tell
A Canadian professor says if our children are accepting of government surveillance and intrusion into our lives, she knows who to blame...the Elf on the Shelf.
For the un-initiated, the Elf on the Shelf is a toy based on a character from a hugely popular children's book, who keeps an eye on children and reports back to Santa.
University of Ontario professor Laura Pinto argues that telling kids it's OK for this elf to spy for his boss opens up a can of worms.
Quote -- "If you grow up thinking it's cool for the elves to watch me and report back to Santa, well, then it's cool for the NSA to watch me and report back to the government," Pinto tells the Toronto Star.
She warns that pushing the elf story line -- quote -- "sets up children for a dangerous, uncritical acceptance of power struggles."
Lots of parents aren't buying it, saying folks need to lighten up, and enjoy the elf for who he is -- a fun character who gets the family in the Christmas spirit.
And, speaking of quashing the Christmas spirit, Santa has been uninvited from a school Christmas program in Massachusetts.
We've told you in the past about Jesus and the biblical Christmas story disappearing from public life.
But this time, it's the jolly guy in red who has nothing to do with the biblical Christmas story who is now on the chopping block.
The Boston Globe reports that last week the principal informed parents Santa would be absent from the holiday concert this year thanks to just one complaint...just one.
Some parents say they understand the decision, given the culturally diverse makeup of the school.
Close Call
And finally, a close call for a New Zealand couple in their 60s who assumed they were trapped in their car in their own garage.
A local newspaper reports they got locked in their brand new Mazda3, without their remote keyless entry fob.
They honked the horn. Nobody heard.
They tried to break the window with a car jack. Didn't work.
By the time a neighbor found them the next day, the wife was unconscious and the husband was running out of air.
After their rescue, the couple was shocked to learn they were never trapped at all.
It never occurred to them to unlock the door manually, the old-fashioned way, and simply get out.
The couple blames the car salesman, because he told them the car would not work without that transponder.


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Boy tells police neighbor molested him
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Boy tells police neighbor molested him
Teen arrested
Police say an Oklahoma City teen molested his 9-year-old neighbor.
Officers say the victim's mother and grandmother called police to a home near South Sooner Road and Southeast 59th Street on June 24 after the boy wrote them a note about the sexual abuse. Police arrested Eric Mardis, 17, who is a neighbor of the boy.
The mom told police Mardis acted as a big brother to the victim. Sometimes they would spend the night together at the suspect's home, according to police. Other times, Mardis would take the boy to Draper Lake and sexually abuse him in a parked car, police said.
The molestation went on for several months, police say.


text: International Relations BA OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployabilityStudent life Course details: Details | Why study this course | Modules | Fees and funding | Entry requirements | How to apply | Joint honours combinations. Sometimes referred to as international studies, you do not have to look too far to find examples of how international relations impact our everyday lives. From international conventions on human rights; how environmental issues shape domestic legislation; or why the prospect of local military interventions can have an adverse impact on a global economy. The International Relations degree at Birmingham allows you to look at the role of states and organisations in an ever interconnected world. Our students particularly enjoy the opportunities to hear from influential guest speakers about their lives in politics. Recent speakers have included Alistair Darling, David Miliband and John Bercow. Unlike a distinct academic discipline, this course will enable you to gain an appreciation of how politics, history, geography, economics and law all require international co-operation if we are to resolve and effectively manage a wide range of problems on a global scale. It's no wonder our graduates go on to such diverse and successful careers. The University of Birmingham has been welcoming international students onto our campus since 1900. Find out more about studying as an international student. Please be reassured that the vote to leave the European Union does not mean there will be any immediate material change to the UK university sector's participation in EU programmes such as Erasmus and study abroad programmes. Visit our EU Referendum information page for more information. Course details Course details: Why study this course | Modules | Fees and funding | Entry requirements | How to apply | Joint honours combinations. You do not have to look too far to find examples of how international relations affect our everyday lives. For example, international conventions on human rights or environmental issues increasingly shape domestic legislation in individual countries, while the prospect of military intervention in specific regions can have an adverse impact on the global economy that reverberates around the world. This degree addresses a wide range of problems and concerns that have a global dimension or impact, and which require international co-operation if they are to be resolved or managed effectively. While International Relations is a distinct academic discipline, it is by its nature interdisciplinary, requiring you to acquire some knowledge of politics, history, geography, economics and law. In addition to our Single Honours programme, International Relations can also be studied as part of a Joint Honours option with Political Science and Russian Studies. If you want to take advantage of a unique opportunity to be supported with a work placement opportunity as part of your final year, this course includes the opportunity to undertake a 'Professional Development' module as part of your optional module choices. You may also be interested in: International Relations with Year Abroad BA Joint honours combinations Why study this course High-quality teaching Here at POLSIS, we are committed to delivering inspiring and challenging programmes of study which allow you to fully develop your ideas and potential. We are able to offer you a high level of 'added value' in terms of teaching quality. This means that, as a department, we are not only successful at attracting very good students, but also excel in helping them to achieve levels of performance higher than they might expect in other comparable institutions. Our excellent teaching has been recognised many times by awards from the University or the student community. Enhancing your student experience As well as benefiting from our world-leading expertise, you'll also get the chance to take part in a range of in-house activities that vary by year and are designed to complement your curriculum and enrich your time at Birmingham. These have included: Annual Student Conference Research Assistance Scheme, where students are paired with a member of staff to help them in specific research tasks Simulation exercises using real case examples Simulation events and research visits to local and national places of interest Learn more about our Student Experience activities and the work of the Department. Cutting-edge research POLSIS is home to some of the most respected academics in the UK and beyond. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, Politics and International Studies at Birmingham was ranked the sixth best department in the country in terms of research power, highlighting the large number of staff in POLSIS producing world-leading and internationally excellent research. We have a wide range of research specialisms in the department, including Security Studies, British Politics, Political Theory, Gender Studies, Political Economy, European Politics, Sociology and Russian and East European Studies. Further information about our staff research interests. Employability Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our dedicated Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects. More information about Careers and employability at POLSIS. Modules Modules in the first year You receive a thorough grounding in the study of international relations, with particular emphasis on the major approaches to the discipline and core issues such as conflict, war, peace, security, international and regional organisations, and international law. You also take a number of complementary courses in the department, and options offered elsewhere. Compulsory core modules 20 credits - Understanding Politics 20 credits - Introduction to International Relations Theory 20 credits - Introduction to Political Economy 20 credits - Research Skills and literacy: Philosophy and Method in Social Sciences 10 credits - End of Empire: Problems of International History 10 credits - Introduction to Problems of World History in the Twentieth Century Optional modules Choose one of the following 20 credit lists of modules: 20 credits - Classical Political Thought 20 credits - Twentieth Century Russian Politics 20 credits - Introduction to the European Union 20 credits - Social Divisions 20 credits - Sociology of Self and Everyday Life Modules in the second year The second-year core course further develops your understanding of the discipline, introducing many new perspectives on international relations. As such, it is designed to develop your knowledge and theoretical understanding of this dynamic and changing field. In the second year you can also take a number of related courses within the department. Compulsory core modules 20 credits - Diplomatic History Post 1945 20 credits - International Relations Theory Optional modules Choose 80 credits from the following modules (where linked, both elements must be chosen), or choose 60 credits from the list and 20 credits of MOMDs only with permission from the Undergraduate Director: 20 credits - Analysing Political Worlds 20 credits - Comparative European Government 20 credits - Data Analysis and Research Design 20 credits - Europeanization 20 credits - Institutions and Policies of the European Union 20 credits - International Political Economy 20 credits - International Security 20 credits - Modern Political Thought 20 credits - Introduction to American Politics 20 credits - The International Politics of East Asia 20 credits - Politics and Policy 20 credits - Public Choice Theory 20 credits - International Relations of the Middle East Modules in the final year If you want to take advantage of a unique opportunity to be supported with a work placement opportunity as part of your final year, this course includes the opportunity to undertake a 'Professional Development' module as part of your optional module choices. In the third year you may take a range of options. These include: Compulsory core modules 40 credits - Dissertation Optional modules Choose 80 credits from the following (where linked, both modules must be taken): 20 credits - Advanced Modern Asia 20 credits - Contemporary International Political Economy 20 credits - Contemporary US Foreign and Security Policy 20 credits - Controversies in Contemporary Democracies: Comparative Perspectives 20 credits - Critical Approaches to Security 20 credits - The Diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict 20 credits - Europe in a Globalised World 20 credits - Gender in World Politics 20 credits - Global Capitalism and Migration 20 credits - Left Parties and Protest Movements 20 credits - New Media, Social Media, and International Politics 20 credits - The Political Economy of Energy and Energy Security 20 credits - Professional Development Module 20 credits - The Russian Economy: From Plan to Market 20 credits - Security in Europe: Actors, Crises and Threats 20 credits - War Torn States and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the South 20 credits - Politics of Migrants, Refugees, and Diasporas in the Middle East OR: Choose 60 credits from this section plus 20 credits from Modules outside the main discipline. Any module not listed below but available in the Department or as an Modules outside the main discipline will need approval from POLSIS. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2018. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate. Fees and funding For UK students beginning their studies in September 2018, the University of Birmingham will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. The fees for your first year of study will therefore be £9,250. Visit our tuition fees page for more information. Learn more about fees and funding. Home/EU students Undergraduate Home/EU student fees 2018-19 Fee Band Full-time Undergraduate £9,250 Overseas students Overseas students entering in 2018-19 Fee Band (Undergraduate) Full-time Band 1 (Classroom) £16,320 Scholarships At Birmingham we ensure that fears about finance do not constrain prospective students from considering university and that excellence is rewarded.The University offers a range of additional financial support for students studying at Birmingham in the form of bursaries, grants and scholarships. Learn more about our scholarships and awards . Entry requirements Number of A levels required:3Typical offer:AAB (2019 entry) ABB (2018 entry)General Studies:not accepted Additional information: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all accepted but subjects are considered on a case by case basis - contact us for further guidance. Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements. International students: International Baccalaureate Diploma For students starting their course in 2019 the entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. For students starting their course in 2018 the entry requirements are 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. Standard English language requirements apply Learn more about international entry requirements.Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages. How to apply Apply through UCAS at www.ucas.com using code: L250. Learn more about applying. University of Birmingham's UCAS code number is B32. UCAS The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) is a UK organisation responsible for managing applications to university and college. UK, EU and international students applying for most undergraduate degree courses in the UK will need to apply through UCAS. You submit an application via the UCAS website with a list of up to five courses. All choices are confidential during the application process so universities and colleges considering an application cannot see your other choices. Applications must be completed by mid-January of the year that you wish to start university. You can monitor the progress of your application using the UCAS Apply system. Joint Honours combinations You can study Political Science as part of a Joint Honours degree with the following subject: Political Science and International Relations BA (UCAS code:L256) Russian Studies and International Relations BA (UCAS code: RL72) Year abroad options: Political Science and International Relations with Year Abroad BA (UCAS code:L257) Key Information Set (KIS) Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of information about full- or part-time undergraduate courses and are designed to meet the information needs of prospective students. All KIS information has been published on the Unistats website and can also be accessed via the small advert, or 'widget', below. On the Unistats website you are able to compare all the KIS data for each course with data for other courses. The development of Key Information Sets (KIS) formed part of HEFCE's work to enhance the information that is available about higher education. They give you access to reliable and comparable information in order to help you make informed decisions about what and where to study. The KIS contains information which prospective students have identified as useful, such as student satisfaction, graduate outcomes, learning and teaching activities, assessment methods, tuition fees and student finance, accommodation and professional accreditation. OverviewLearning and teaching We advocate an enquiry-based approach to learning, which means that we encourage you to become an independent and self-motivated learner. Through the programme of study we offer, we will develop the qualities that employers value in today's university graduates - qualities that will set you apart in your future career. To help you develop the above-mentioned skills, we adopt a range of teaching methods. They may include: Lectures - listening to experts sharing their knowledge and discoveries in challenging and provocative ways. Students are expected to 'read-around' the subject matter of their lectures, adding to their understanding and developing their critical faculties and analytical skills. Seminars - where you present and discuss your ideas and knowledge in smaller groups and debate interpretations and opinions with other students. Tutorials - are your opportunity to discuss your work with your tutor, usually in small groups. Workshops - are problem solving sessions facilitated by a member of academic staff; these sessions usually involve students working in groups. Our lecturers and tutors will ensure you have all the resources you need to make the transition from A levels to the more rigorous demands of a degree. More about student experience at POLSIS. Contact hours For all undergraduate modules students attend lectures and seminars regularly throughout the term. Contact hours vary dependent on module choice. As well as time with your lecturers and personal tutor, academic and professional services staff (like our dedicated Careers Network team) will be available to offer individual and group support throughout your time here at Birmingham. Personal Tutor From the outset, you will be assigned your own Personal Tutor who will get to know you as you progress through your studies, providing academic and welfare advice, encouraging you and offering assistance in any areas you may feel you need extra support to make the most of your potential and your time here at Birmingham. Seminars and tutorials Small-group tutorials/personal tutorials run alongside our lectures, addressing any individual problems you may have and allowing you to consolidate lecture material, as well as test your understanding through problem-solving exercises. Self study is an essential part of the programme and requires self motivation and enthusiasm for your subject. It also allows you to pursue your own lines of enquiry and become an independent thinker. Lecturers and world leading researchers Throughout the course you will be taught by lecturers who have worked in the field of political science and international relations as well as world leading researchers. You can learn more about the School by visiting the School of Government and Society staff pages. Learning settings This degree is taught by our internationally renowned Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) which is located in Muirhead Tower on own main Edgbaston campus. Departments from across the School of Government and Society are all based within Muirhead Tower. The space has been designed to create modern, attractive spaces for teaching and research accommodating 150 academic offices, 230 "hubs" for post graduate research students, teaching rooms for up to 100 people and a 200 seat lecture theatre. Your lectures and teaching will take place in a variety of versatile lecture theatres and breakout rooms. Our rooms are all equipped with wireless connection and constantly updated technology including all the audio-visual equipment that you would expect from one of the UK's premier institutions. More about our approach to teaching. Course detailsEmployability Throughout your time on the International Relations BA course, employability is a key area of focus. We help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department led and university wide initiatives which include: Input from Professional Careers Advisers in your Curriculum During the first year of your studies Careers Advisers from the University Careers Network team attend lectures in your course to support you with career planning from an early stage. The lectures will cover career planning, researching career and internship opportunities, developing the skills that graduate employers are looking for, and presenting yourself with impact to a potential employer. Professional development module You will have the unique opportunity to take advantage of a work placement as part of your final year by undertaking the Professional Development Module as part of your optional module choices. Careers Network Careers Network is the University's careers service. A dedicated careers team for the College of Social Sciences will be able to support you with making career decisions and planning your career, while you are studying. They can provide you with guidance on writing application forms and CVs, and can arrange mock interviews and assessment centres. Visit the University of Birmingham Careers pages for further information on how we are 'Investing in your future'. Your Birmingham degree Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive. Alumni profiles The School of Government and Society is proud of all of its students and alumni. Via the University's Development and Alumni Office, we hope to keep in touch with all of our alumni post-graduation, to learn of their many successes and to continue to share our research successes and campus developments. View our undergraduate alumni profiles throughout the School and Government and Society. Learning and teachingStudent life Birmingham has transformed into one of Europe's most exciting cities. It is more than somewhere to study; it is somewhere to build a successful future. Clubs and societiesThe Guild has over 200 Societies, community volunteering groups and associations for you to join; they cover every topic and activity that you can think of - there really is something for everyone. Shape your academic experience Choose to study here and you will have a Student Representative, who works with the University and Students' Union on issues that directly affect students. You could even become one yourself. Not only would you be making a difference to the academic student experience, but you would also be developing transferable skills for the future. Find out more on the Guild of Students website Accommodation Coming to Birmingham might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings. The City of Birmingham One of Europe's most exciting destinations, Birmingham is brimming with life and culture, making it a wonderful place to live, study and work. Our students fall in love with the city - around 40% of our graduates choose to make Birmingham their home. Employability


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French Gulch This local gem is a great start to the Summit Trail Running Series. The course is located on French Gulch road (past the Wellington neighborhood) starts in the B and B trail head parking lot. With a 4K and 6K course the race boasts some of the best views in Summit County. Here are the details from the Town of Breckenridge-STRS-French Gulch.
Date: June 10, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: B and B trail head. French Gulch road on the right, roughly a half mile past the Wellington Neighborhood. From town, take Wellington road out, veer right at the stop sign onto French Gulch road. Park on the dirt road.
Modified 2015 French Gulch Short Course (4K)
Modified 2015 French Gulch Long Course(6K)
2014 Photos and Results
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From the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Blogs: Cryptography and the CRM SDK; Social profiles; Managing settings; Case from email
published December 18, 2015
In this week's Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog roundup:
- Resolving Cryptography Issues with the Dynamics CRM SDK in Azure Web Apps;
- View, Block, or Deactivate A Social Profile in Dynamics CRM 2015;
- A Case of Inspiration: Dealing with Settings in an Outsourced Environment;
- Convert to Case: Displaying Email Contents
Resolving Cryptography Issues with the Dynamics CRM SDK in Azure Web Apps
On the Magnetism blog, Jared Johnson wrote that when you try to run applications that use the Dynamics CRM SDK in Azure Web Apps, you might get exception when the app is trying to connect to CRM that looks like this:
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